spirits 1 of 2

plural of spirit

spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
  • But in the last decade or so, Americans have come around to the herbaceous charms of these fortified wines—in spritzes, on the rocks—and liquor store shelves are beginning to reflect the kaleidoscopic range the category has to offer.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
  • According to a press release from California Lottery shared on Tuesday, June 10, the California residents ordered a pizza and popped into a nearby liquor store to break a large bill to leave a tip.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Substance use disorders are not specific to drug use and can also include a patient's relationship with alcohol, tobacco and even medications.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • For so long, among an army of foes, cocaine led the charge, but, in time, so did the booze.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • The next day, the FWC found 61 empty booze bottles and cans on the boat, which had been carrying 12 underage girls.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Consumers are increasingly interested in more enjoyable formats — think drinks and snacks over powders.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • The scene captures the essence of a property that opened with grand ambitions but now finds itself on the selling block.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Several hundred rum entries were evaluated at the 2025 SFWSC, and 18 of those rums, all Double Gold winners, are in the final round, contending for the best rum expression in their respective category and the crowning achievement of World’s Best Rum.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Barbados Surf, sunshine, rum punch—there are many reasons why travelers frequent the Caribbean, but unfortunately LGBTQ rights have not historically been one of them.
    Todd Plummer, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Joel ingested the entire bottle and was in a coma for days.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 6 June 2025
  • The area’s newest boutique is like stepping into a genie’s bottle — if the genie had impeccable taste and a deep love for legacy designers, funky jewelry, and original art.
    Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The final leg of the tour wraps up the experience in Burgundy, France, the European home of Butterfield & Robinson, for wine tastings in local vineyards, scenic rides through the countryside, and stays at luxury chateaux.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
  • Patrick Allen, a wine importer in Columbus, Ohio, says the tariff revenue is a tax on the backs of people who are importing raw materials and eventually will be built into the price everybody is paying for goods.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 June 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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